About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of someone who truly listens?
Perhaps you're struggling with difficult emotions or carrying burdens that feel too heavy to manage alone. I'm here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to explore what's going on and find a way forward.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy services across Torbay, Exeter, and the surrounding areas, as well as online for those who prefer or need remote support. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve worked with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and more.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to tailor our work to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating a particular issue or seeking greater clarity and balance in your life, our sessions will be shaped around what’s most helpful for you.
Together, we’ll build a trusting relationship where you can begin to recognise and shift patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that no longer serve you. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, understand your experiences more deeply, and move toward the life you want with greater confidence and self-awareness.
If you're considering counselling, I’d be glad to offer an initial consultation to explore whether working together feels like the right fit for you. Please feel free to reach out by phone or email. It would be a privilege to support you on your journey.
PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SEE MY INTRODUCTION VIDEO.
I have been counselling as a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist for a period of 25 years. I have been awarded a Diploma in Advanced Counselling, and I've completed four years of Clinical Training as a Psychotherapist. I have also trained and become qualified as a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). In addition I am qualified in Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR.
I am based in the Torbay area, and practice as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and supervisor working with individuals, couples and families. I also currently hold a Diploma in Clinical Supervision, and supervise trainees and also counsellors working in GP settings and private practice.
I have a confidential private practice (with disabled access) based in Preston, Paignton, and I am currently contracted by Torbay Social Services, Devon and Cornwall Police and the NHS as a Psychotherapist. I have gained much valuable experience, and currently also work with leading Employee Assistance programmes and Insurance providers.
I hold an Enhanced CRB check to ensure your protection, and I undertake Continuing Professional Development and regular Clinical Supervision to make certain that you will receive the best and latest treatment in safety. I adhere to the code of ethics of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have recently written a book on the subject of Panic attacks and this work is in the process of being published.
As well as face to face sessions, I also offer online counselling. For more information please contact me.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been counselling as a qualified counsellor for a period of twenty five years. My qualifications are:
Bachelor of Science with Honours,
Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy Training (4 years)
Advanced Diploma in Counselling (Distinction)
Diploma in Clinical Supervision
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Energy-based Meridian Psychotherapy Levels I & II
EMDR Level II
NLP Master Practitioner Certification
I hold an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.
Accreditation as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the British Association
for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
I work on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
My first session begins at 10.00 am and my final session begins at 4.00 pm
My Fees are £70 per session
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My first session begins at 9.00 am and my final session begins at 4.00 pm
